Samsung’s Next Budget Phones Are Leaking Out Early
The launch schedule for Samsung’s 2025 Galaxy A-series phones has reportedly leaked. The new models include the Galaxy A57, A37, and A07 5G, with key upgrades focused on cameras and battery life.
Month: January 2026
Not Every Galaxy Chromebook Will Get Google’s Big Android Update
Google’s VP has clarified that the upcoming “Aluminium OS” update won’t be coming to every existing Chromebook, including some older Galaxy models. The silver lining is a guaranteed 10-year support window for those left behind, even as Google plans for the eventual phase-out of classic ChromeOS.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is “perfectly fine” with a California billionaire tax
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he’s “perfectly fine” with a proposed California tax on billionaires, a levy that could cost him nearly $8 billion. He argues that Silicon Valley’s talent pool, not tax policy, is what keeps companies like his anchored there.
Europe Bets €5 Million on Recycled, Safer EV Batteries
A new European research consortium is tackling EV battery sustainability and safety head-on. The 36-month SAFELOOP project, backed by €5 million, is developing key battery components from recycled materials to create a more secure European supply chain.
The Console Era Might Be Ending. Here’s Why.
The creator of the Danganronpa series is releasing his next major game only on PC and Nintendo Switch, explicitly skipping PlayStation 5 and Xbox. This move highlights a broader industry conversation about the stagnating console market and a powerful shift towards PC gaming.
Lux Capital Raises a Massive $1.5 Billion for “Frontier Tech”
Lux Capital has secured $1.5 billion for its ninth fund, the largest in its history. The firm plans to back startups in national security, AI, and new science. This comes amid a major push for tech in U.S. defense and infrastructure.
Musk’s xAI just raised $20 billion. Here’s what it’s for.
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has secured a massive $20 billion in its latest funding round. The cash is earmarked for a rapid expansion of its data center infrastructure to power its Grok chatbot and future AI models. The build-out, however, is facing pushback from local communities over its environ
Qualcomm’s Big Bet: Samsung To Make Its Next Flagship Chip
In a major strategic shift, Qualcomm is reportedly in talks for Samsung to manufacture its next flagship mobile chip. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 would be built on Samsung’s cutting-edge 2nm GAA process, marking a return to their partnership after five years.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Launch Gets a February Date and a Price Hike
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is now tipped for a February 25 launch in San Francisco, a full month later than its predecessor. The delay is linked to a last-minute model swap, and prices are expected to rise in some regions like South Korea.
Ethernet’s 2026 Plan: 400G Lanes and AI-First Networking
The push for faster data center networks is accelerating. Industry groups are already planning for 400G-per-lane Ethernet and new standards to manage AI traffic congestion by 2026.